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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,406.96 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,406.96 and 253.96 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,406.96 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,406.96 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,406.96 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 357,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,311.56/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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