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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,406.26 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,406.26 and 321.20 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,406.26 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,406.26 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,406.26 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 451,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,690.71/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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