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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,404.31 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,404.31 and 320.60 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,404.31 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,404.31 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,404.31 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 450,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,224.50/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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