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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,405.50 and 279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,405.50 and 279.11 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,405.50 = 279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,405.50 = 279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,405.50 × 279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 392,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,293.14/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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