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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,407.24 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,407.24 and 321.72 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,407.24 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,407.24 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,407.24 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 452,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,737.25/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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