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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.69, 1,405.57 and 390.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.69, 1,405.57 and 390.19 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.69 : 1,405.57 = 390.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.69/1,405.57 = 390.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.69x = 1,405.57 × 390.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.69x = 548,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,436.33/937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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