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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.94, 1,406.61 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.94, 1,406.61 and 352.85 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.94 : 1,406.61 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.94/1,406.61 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.94x = 1,406.61 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.94x = 496,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,315.31/937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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