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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,406.70 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,406.70 and 360.56 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,406.70 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,406.70 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,406.70 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 507,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,199.75/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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