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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,407.72 and 353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,407.72 and 353.59 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,407.72 = 353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,407.72 = 353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,407.72 × 353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 497,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,755.71/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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