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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,406.22 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,406.22 and 360.56 is: 540.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,406.22 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,406.22 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,406.22 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 507,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,026.68/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.68

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