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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.50, 1,407.98 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.50, 1,407.98 and 361.38 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.50 : 1,407.98 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.50/1,407.98 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.50x = 1,407.98 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.50x = 508,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,815.81/938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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