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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,406.18 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,406.18 and 352.60 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,406.18 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,406.18 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,406.18 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 495,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,819.07/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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