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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.80, 1,408.44 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.80, 1,408.44 and 361.52 is: 542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.80 : 1,408.44 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.80/1,408.44 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.80x = 1,408.44 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.80x = 509,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,179.23/938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.37

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