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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.23, 1,406.91 and 352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.23, 1,406.91 and 352.99 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.23 : 1,406.91 = 352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.23/1,406.91 = 352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.23x = 1,406.91 × 352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.23x = 496,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,625.16/938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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