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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,405.78 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,405.78 and 253.19 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,405.78 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,405.78 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,405.78 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 355,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,926.56/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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