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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.24, 1,405.95 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.24, 1,405.95 and 321.04 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.24 : 1,405.95 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.24/1,405.95 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.24x = 1,405.95 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.24x = 451,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,366.19/937.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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