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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,406.49 and 288.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,406.49 and 288.31 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,406.49 = 288.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,406.49 = 288.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,406.49 × 288.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 405,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,505.13/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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