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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.36, 1,406.09 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.36, 1,406.09 and 244.03 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.36 : 1,406.09 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.36/1,406.09 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.36x = 1,406.09 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.36x = 343,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,123.41/937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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