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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.52, 1,406.72 and 360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.52, 1,406.72 and 360.80 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.52 : 1,406.72 = 360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.52/1,406.72 = 360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.52x = 1,406.72 × 360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.52x = 507,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,544.58/937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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