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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,406.00 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,406.00 and 352.46 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,406.00 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,406.00 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,406.00 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 495,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,563.16/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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