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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.55, 1,406.06 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.55, 1,406.06 and 279.40 is: 419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.55 : 1,406.06 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.55/1,406.06 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.55x = 1,406.06 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.55x = 392,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,851.77/937.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.02

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