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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.41, 1,406.12 and 389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.41, 1,406.12 and 389.45 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.41 : 1,406.12 = 389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.41/1,406.12 = 389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.41x = 1,406.12 × 389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.41x = 547,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,613.43/937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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