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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.83, 1,408.61 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.83, 1,408.61 and 361.75 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.83 : 1,408.61 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.83/1,408.61 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.83x = 1,408.61 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.83x = 509,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,562.86/938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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