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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.34, 1,405.70 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.34, 1,405.70 and 389.22 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.34 : 1,405.70 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.34/1,405.70 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.34x = 1,405.70 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.34x = 547,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,124.61/937.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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