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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,407.91 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,407.91 and 353.72 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,407.91 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,407.91 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,407.91 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 497,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,998.00/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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