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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.71, 1,406.21 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.71, 1,406.21 and 321.24 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.71 : 1,406.21 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.71/1,406.21 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.71x = 1,406.21 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.71x = 451,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,730.90/937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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