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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.29, 1,405.93 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.29, 1,405.93 and 352.27 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.29 : 1,405.93 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.29/1,405.93 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.29x = 1,405.93 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.29x = 495,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,258.17/937.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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