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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.37, 1,406.07 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.37, 1,406.07 and 287.97 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.37 : 1,406.07 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.37/1,406.07 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.37x = 1,406.07 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.37x = 404,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,905.98/937.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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