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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.54, 1,406.21 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.54, 1,406.21 and 360.01 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.54 : 1,406.21 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.54/1,406.21 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.54x = 1,406.21 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.54x = 506,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,247.86/937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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