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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,406.10 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,406.10 and 321.06 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,406.10 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,406.10 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,406.10 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 451,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,442.47/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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