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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.68, 1,407.81 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.68, 1,407.81 and 353.75 is: 530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.68 : 1,407.81 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.68/1,407.81 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.68x = 1,407.81 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.68x = 498,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,004.42/938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.54

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