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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.43, 1,406.34 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.43, 1,406.34 and 279.35 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.43 : 1,406.34 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.43/1,406.34 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.43x = 1,406.34 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.43x = 392,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,859.68/937.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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