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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,406.97 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,406.97 and 353.07 is: 529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,406.97 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,406.97 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,406.97 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 496,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,758.90/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.67

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