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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,406.15 and 352.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,406.15 and 352.57 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,406.15 = 352.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,406.15 = 352.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,406.15 × 352.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 495,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,766.31/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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