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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,406.75 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,406.75 and 244.63 is: 366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,406.75 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,406.75 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,406.75 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 344,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,132.03/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.91

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