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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,408.23 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,408.23 and 361.50 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,408.23 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,408.23 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,408.23 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 509,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,075.15/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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