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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,405.92 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,405.92 and 288.10 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,405.92 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,405.92 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,405.92 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 405,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,045.55/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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