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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,405.98 and 390.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,405.98 and 390.41 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,405.98 = 390.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,405.98 = 390.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,405.98 × 390.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 548,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,901.62/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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