Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,407 and 330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938, 1,407 and 330 is: 495
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938 : 1,407 = 330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938/1,407 = 330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938x = 1,407 × 330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938x = 464,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,310/938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495
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