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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,405.94 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,405.94 and 288.04 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,405.94 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,405.94 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,405.94 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 404,966.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,966.96/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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