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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,406.08 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,406.08 and 288.12 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,406.08 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,406.08 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,406.08 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 405,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,119.77/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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