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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.97, 1,407.02 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.97, 1,407.02 and 360.84 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.97 : 1,407.02 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.97/1,407.02 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.97x = 1,407.02 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.97x = 507,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,707.29/937.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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