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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,406.64 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,406.64 and 352.88 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,406.64 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,406.64 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,406.64 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 496,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,375.12/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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