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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,405.80 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,405.80 and 279.23 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,405.80 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,405.80 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,405.80 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 392,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,534.51/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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