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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,408.43 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,408.43 and 353.75 is: 530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,408.43 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,408.43 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,408.43 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 498,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,229.91/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.53

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