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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,406.67 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,406.67 and 360.25 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,406.67 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,406.67 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,406.67 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 506,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,752.87/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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