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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.55, 1,406.39 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.55, 1,406.39 and 389.65 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.55 : 1,406.39 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.55/1,406.39 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.55x = 1,406.39 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.55x = 547,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,999.86/937.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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