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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,406.46 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,406.46 and 360.11 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,406.46 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,406.46 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,406.46 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 506,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,480.31/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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