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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.73, 1,407.84 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.73, 1,407.84 and 280.45 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.73 : 1,407.84 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.73/1,407.84 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.73x = 1,407.84 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.73x = 394,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,828.73/938.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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