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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.58, 1,406.03 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.58, 1,406.03 and 321.13 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.58 : 1,406.03 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.58/1,406.03 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.58x = 1,406.03 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.58x = 451,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,511.38/937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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