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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.21, 1,405.97 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.21, 1,405.97 and 352.42 is: 528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.21 : 1,405.97 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.21/1,405.97 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.21x = 1,405.97 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.21x = 495,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,493.26/937.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.69

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