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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.35, 1,406.01 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.35, 1,406.01 and 389.37 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.35 : 1,406.01 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.35/1,406.01 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.35x = 1,406.01 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.35x = 547,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,458.11/937.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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