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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.53, 1,405.71 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.53, 1,405.71 and 360.27 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.53 : 1,405.71 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.53/1,405.71 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.53x = 1,405.71 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.53x = 506,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,435.14/937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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