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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,406.58 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,406.58 and 244.41 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,406.58 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,406.58 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,406.58 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 343,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,775.18/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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