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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.29, 1,406.67 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.29, 1,406.67 and 352.83 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.29 : 1,406.67 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.29/1,406.67 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.29x = 1,406.67 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.29x = 496,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,315.38/937.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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