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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.42, 1,406.19 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.42, 1,406.19 and 288.07 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.42 : 1,406.19 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.42/1,406.19 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.42x = 1,406.19 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.42x = 405,081.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,081.15/937.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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