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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,407.51 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,407.51 and 360.84 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,407.51 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,407.51 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,407.51 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 507,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,885.91/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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