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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,406.46 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,406.46 and 288.36 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,406.46 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,406.46 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,406.46 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 405,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,566.81/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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