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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.58, 1,406.43 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.58, 1,406.43 and 389.81 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.58 : 1,406.43 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.58/1,406.43 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.58x = 1,406.43 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.58x = 548,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,240.48/937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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