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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,407.93 and 361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,407.93 and 361.63 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,407.93 = 361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,407.93 = 361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,407.93 × 361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 509,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,149.73/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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