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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.92, 1,408.56 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.92, 1,408.56 and 354.12 is: 531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.92 : 1,408.56 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.92/1,408.56 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.92x = 1,408.56 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.92x = 498,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,799.27/938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.25

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