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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.83, 1,406.94 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.83, 1,406.94 and 353.01 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.83 : 1,406.94 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.83/1,406.94 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.83x = 1,406.94 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.83x = 496,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,663.89/937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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