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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.38, 1,407.56 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.38, 1,407.56 and 361.38 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.38 : 1,407.56 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.38/1,407.56 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.38x = 1,407.56 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.38x = 508,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,664.03/938.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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