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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,406.08 and 360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,406.08 and 360.13 is: 540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,406.08 = 360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,406.08 = 360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,406.08 × 360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 506,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,371.59/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.27

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