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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.91, 1,408.43 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.91, 1,408.43 and 361.79 is: 542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.91 : 1,408.43 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.91/1,408.43 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.91x = 1,408.43 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.91x = 509,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,547.04/938.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.70

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