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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,406.53 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,406.53 and 253.70 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,406.53 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,406.53 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,406.53 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 356,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,836.66/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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