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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.89, 1,406.82 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.89, 1,406.82 and 360.75 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.89 : 1,406.82 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.89/1,406.82 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.89x = 1,406.82 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.89x = 507,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,510.32/937.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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