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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,406.34 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,406.34 and 360.42 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,406.34 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,406.34 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,406.34 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 506,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,873.06/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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