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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,405.82 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,405.82 and 389.60 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,405.82 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,405.82 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,405.82 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 547,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,707.47/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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