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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,407.24 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,407.24 and 321.78 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,407.24 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,407.24 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,407.24 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 452,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,821.69/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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