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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.59, 1,406.54 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.59, 1,406.54 and 352.80 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.59 : 1,406.54 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.59/1,406.54 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.59x = 1,406.54 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.59x = 496,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,225.55/937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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