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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.08, 1,406.39 and 353.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.08, 1,406.39 and 353.07 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.08 : 1,406.39 = 353.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.08/1,406.39 = 353.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.08x = 1,406.39 × 353.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.08x = 496,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,547.09/938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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