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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,407.05 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,407.05 and 352.98 is: 529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,407.05 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,407.05 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,407.05 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 496,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,660.51/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.43

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