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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.69, 1,406.54 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.69, 1,406.54 and 244.36 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.69 : 1,406.54 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.69/1,406.54 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.69x = 1,406.54 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.69x = 343,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,695.20/937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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