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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.31, 1,405.37 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.31, 1,405.37 and 351.99 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.31 : 1,405.37 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.31/1,405.37 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.31x = 1,405.37 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.31x = 494,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,674.43/937.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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