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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.32, 1,408.14 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.32, 1,408.14 and 354.20 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.32 : 1,408.14 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.32/1,408.14 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.32x = 1,408.14 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.32x = 498,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,763.19/939.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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