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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.42, 1,406.12 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.42, 1,406.12 and 352.52 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.42 : 1,406.12 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.42/1,406.12 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.42x = 1,406.12 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.42x = 495,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,685.42/937.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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