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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.35, 1,405.76 and 360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.35, 1,405.76 and 360.09 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.35 : 1,405.76 = 360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.35/1,405.76 = 360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.35x = 1,405.76 × 360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.35x = 506,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,198.32/937.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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