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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,406.97 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,406.97 and 244.59 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,406.97 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,406.97 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,406.97 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 344,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,130.79/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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