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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.09, 1,406.97 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.09, 1,406.97 and 279.95 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.09 : 1,406.97 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.09/1,406.97 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.09x = 1,406.97 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.09x = 393,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,878.17/938.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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