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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.50, 1,406.28 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.50, 1,406.28 and 288.24 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.50 : 1,406.28 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.50/1,406.28 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.50x = 1,406.28 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.50x = 405,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,346.15/937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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