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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.77, 1,406.67 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.77, 1,406.67 and 244.40 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.77 : 1,406.67 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.77/1,406.67 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.77x = 1,406.67 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.77x = 343,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,784.03/937.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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