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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.85, 1,406.64 and 390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.85, 1,406.64 and 390.16 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.85 : 1,406.64 = 390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.85/1,406.64 = 390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.85x = 1,406.64 × 390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.85x = 548,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,814.66/937.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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