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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,406.30 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,406.30 and 321.35 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,406.30 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,406.30 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,406.30 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 451,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,905.87/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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