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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.36, 1,406.21 and 389.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.36, 1,406.21 and 389.58 is: 584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.36 : 1,406.21 = 389.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.36/1,406.21 = 389.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.36x = 1,406.21 × 389.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.36x = 547,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,831.29/937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.44

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