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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,406.40 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,406.40 and 352.72 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,406.40 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,406.40 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,406.40 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 496,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,065.41/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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