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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.74, 1,405.50 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.74, 1,405.50 and 389.46 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.74 : 1,405.50 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.74/1,405.50 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.74x = 1,405.50 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.74x = 547,386.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,386.03/937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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