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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.41, 1,406.11 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.41, 1,406.11 and 244.08 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.41 : 1,406.11 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.41/1,406.11 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.41x = 1,406.11 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.41x = 343,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,197.66/937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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