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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,405.97 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,405.97 and 352.45 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,405.97 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,405.97 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,405.97 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 495,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,534.13/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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