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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,407.42 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,407.42 and 361.02 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,407.42 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,407.42 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,407.42 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 508,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,106.77/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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