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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.78, 1,406.57 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.78, 1,406.57 and 279.59 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.78 : 1,406.57 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.78/1,406.57 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.78x = 1,406.57 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.78x = 393,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,254.48/937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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