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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.24, 1,405.81 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.24, 1,405.81 and 321.60 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.24 : 1,405.81 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.24/1,405.81 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.24x = 1,405.81 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.24x = 452,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,114.17/938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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