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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,405.52 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,405.52 and 360.04 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,405.52 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,405.52 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,405.52 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 506,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,043.42/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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