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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.45, 1,405.99 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.45, 1,405.99 and 288.10 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.45 : 1,405.99 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.45/1,405.99 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.45x = 1,405.99 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.45x = 405,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,065.72/937.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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