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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.36, 1,406.44 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.36, 1,406.44 and 389.94 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.36 : 1,406.44 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.36/1,406.44 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.36x = 1,406.44 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.36x = 548,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,427.21/937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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