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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,406.70 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,406.70 and 288.42 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,406.70 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,406.70 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,406.70 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 405,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,720.41/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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