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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.86, 1,408.49 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.86, 1,408.49 and 361.74 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.86 : 1,408.49 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.86/1,408.49 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.86x = 1,408.49 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.86x = 509,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,507.17/938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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