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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.51, 1,408.30 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.51, 1,408.30 and 383.10 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.51 : 1,408.30 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.51/1,408.30 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.51x = 1,408.30 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.51x = 539,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,519.73/938.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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