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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,405.98 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,405.98 and 288.18 is: 432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,405.98 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,405.98 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,405.98 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 405,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,175.32/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.30

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