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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,406.23 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,406.23 and 288.45 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,406.23 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,406.23 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,406.23 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 405,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,626.32/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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