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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,406.80 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,406.80 and 382.10 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,406.80 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,406.80 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,406.80 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 537,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,538.28/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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