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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,406.40 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,406.40 and 288.18 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,406.40 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,406.40 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,406.40 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 405,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,296.35/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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