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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.82, 1,408.02 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.82, 1,408.02 and 353.89 is: 530.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.82 : 1,408.02 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.82/1,408.02 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.82x = 1,408.02 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.82x = 498,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,276.71/938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.75

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