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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.90, 1,406.35 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.90, 1,406.35 and 279.69 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.90 : 1,406.35 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.90/1,406.35 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.90x = 1,406.35 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.90x = 393,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,337.11/937.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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