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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,406.69 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,406.69 and 352.90 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,406.69 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,406.69 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,406.69 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 496,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,422.22/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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