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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,405.83 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,405.83 and 360.11 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,405.83 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,405.83 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,405.83 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 506,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,246.41/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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