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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.99, 1,407.21 and 288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.99, 1,407.21 and 288.73 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.99 : 1,407.21 = 288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.99/1,407.21 = 288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.99x = 1,407.21 × 288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.99x = 406,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,303.74/937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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