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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.42, 1,407.68 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.42, 1,407.68 and 361.26 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.42 : 1,407.68 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.42/1,407.68 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.42x = 1,407.68 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.42x = 508,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,538.48/938.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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