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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,406.00 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,406.00 and 321.03 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,406.00 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,406.00 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,406.00 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 451,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,368.98/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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