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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,406.46 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,406.46 and 244.44 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,406.46 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,406.46 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,406.46 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 343,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,796.00/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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