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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,407.30 and 360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,407.30 and 360.94 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,407.30 = 360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,407.30 = 360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,407.30 × 360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 507,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,950.86/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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