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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,405.89 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,405.89 and 352.26 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,405.89 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,405.89 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,405.89 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 495,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,238.81/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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