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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,406.76 and 288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,406.76 and 288.49 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,406.76 = 288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,406.76 = 288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,406.76 × 288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 405,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,836.19/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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