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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,406.81 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,406.81 and 361.40 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,406.81 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,406.81 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,406.81 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 508,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,415.00/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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