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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,406.06 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,406.06 and 279.08 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,406.06 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,406.06 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,406.06 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 392,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,401.12/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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