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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,407.24 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,407.24 and 288.72 is: 433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,407.24 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,407.24 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,407.24 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 406,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,298.33/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.17

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