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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.37, 1,407.56 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.37, 1,407.56 and 321.76 is: 482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.37 : 1,407.56 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.37/1,407.56 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.37x = 1,407.56 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.37x = 452,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,896.51/938.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.64

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