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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.82, 1,406.88 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.82, 1,406.88 and 321.56 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.82 : 1,406.88 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.82/1,406.88 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.82x = 1,406.88 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.82x = 452,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,396.33/937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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