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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,407.09 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,407.09 and 352.94 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,407.09 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,407.09 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,407.09 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 496,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,618.34/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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