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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.88, 1,408.31 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.88, 1,408.31 and 254.88 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.88 : 1,408.31 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.88/1,408.31 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.88x = 1,408.31 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.88x = 358,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,950.05/938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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