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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.85, 1,408.18 and 353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.85, 1,408.18 and 353.73 is: 530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.85 : 1,408.18 = 353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.85/1,408.18 = 353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.85x = 1,408.18 × 353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.85x = 498,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,115.51/938.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.56

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