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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,408.02 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,408.02 and 361.56 is: 542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,408.02 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,408.02 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,408.02 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 509,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,083.71/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.43

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