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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.39, 1,405.18 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.39, 1,405.18 and 352.24 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.39 : 1,405.18 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.39/1,405.18 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.39x = 1,405.18 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.39x = 494,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,960.60/937.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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