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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.82, 1,406.64 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.82, 1,406.64 and 288.50 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.82 : 1,406.64 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.82/1,406.64 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.82x = 1,406.64 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.82x = 405,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,815.64/937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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