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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.49, 1,407.29 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.49, 1,407.29 and 280.19 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.49 : 1,407.29 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.49/1,407.29 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.49x = 1,407.29 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.49x = 394,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,310.70/938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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