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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,407.24 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,407.24 and 353.34 is: 529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,407.24 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,407.24 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,407.24 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 497,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,234.18/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.69

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