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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,406.64 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,406.64 and 360.78 is: 540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,406.64 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,406.64 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,406.64 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 507,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,487.58/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.85

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