Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.97, 1,408.50 and 353.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938.97, 1,408.50 and 353.93 is: 530.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938.97 : 1,408.50 = 353.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938.97/1,408.50 = 353.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938.97x = 1,408.50 × 353.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938.97x = 498,503.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,503.36/938.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530.90
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