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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,406.61 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,406.61 and 352.59 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,406.61 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,406.61 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,406.61 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 495,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,951.35/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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