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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.31, 1,407.46 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.31, 1,407.46 and 508.20 is: 762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.31 : 1,407.46 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.31/1,407.46 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.31x = 1,407.46 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.31x = 715,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,271.17/938.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.30

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