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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.03, 1,407.11 and 360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.03, 1,407.11 and 360.91 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.03 : 1,407.11 = 360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.03/1,407.11 = 360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.03x = 1,407.11 × 360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.03x = 507,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,840.07/938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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