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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.74, 1,407.15 and 353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.74, 1,407.15 and 353.15 is: 529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.74 : 1,407.15 = 353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.74/1,407.15 = 353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.74x = 1,407.15 × 353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.74x = 496,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,927.99/937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.92

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