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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,406.10 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,406.10 and 279.30 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,406.10 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,406.10 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,406.10 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 392,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,723.73/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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