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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,405.44 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,405.44 and 389.52 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,405.44 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,405.44 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,405.44 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 547,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,446.99/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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