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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,407.24 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,407.24 and 360.88 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,407.24 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,407.24 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,407.24 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 507,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,844.77/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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