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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.49, 1,406.27 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.49, 1,406.27 and 352.43 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.49 : 1,406.27 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.49/1,406.27 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.49x = 1,406.27 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.49x = 495,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,602.94/937.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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