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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,408.24 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,408.24 and 361.66 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,408.24 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,408.24 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,408.24 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 509,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,304.08/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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