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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,406.67 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,406.67 and 353.22 is: 529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,406.67 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,406.67 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,406.67 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 496,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,863.98/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.48

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