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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.54, 1,406.32 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.54, 1,406.32 and 244.16 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.54 : 1,406.32 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.54/1,406.32 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.54x = 1,406.32 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.54x = 343,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,374.01/937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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