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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.34, 1,405.77 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.34, 1,405.77 and 288.06 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.34 : 1,405.77 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.34/1,405.77 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.34x = 1,405.77 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.34x = 404,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,946.11/937.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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