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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.46, 1,406.61 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.46, 1,406.61 and 361.02 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.46 : 1,406.61 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.46/1,406.61 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.46x = 1,406.61 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.46x = 507,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,814.34/938.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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