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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,405.76 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,405.76 and 390.27 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,405.76 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,405.76 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,405.76 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 548,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,625.96/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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