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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.08, 1,406.76 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.08, 1,406.76 and 321.58 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.08 : 1,406.76 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.08/1,406.76 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.08x = 1,406.76 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.08x = 452,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,385.88/938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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