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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.37, 1,406.25 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.37, 1,406.25 and 321.05 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.37 : 1,406.25 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.37/1,406.25 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.37x = 1,406.25 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.37x = 451,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,469.53/937.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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