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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,406.04 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,406.04 and 244.02 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,406.04 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,406.04 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,406.04 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 343,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,101.88/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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