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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,406.99 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,406.99 and 417.38 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,406.99 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,406.99 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,406.99 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 587,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,243.49/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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