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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,407.03 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,407.03 and 288.78 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,407.03 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,407.03 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,407.03 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 406,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,322.12/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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