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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.61, 1,406.40 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.61, 1,406.40 and 288.33 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.61 : 1,406.40 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.61/1,406.40 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.61x = 1,406.40 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.61x = 405,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,507.31/937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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