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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.82, 1,406.73 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.82, 1,406.73 and 390.39 is: 585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.82 : 1,406.73 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.82/1,406.73 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.82x = 1,406.73 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.82x = 549,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,173.32/937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.58

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