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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,402.46 and 388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,402.46 and 388.15 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,402.46 = 388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,402.46 = 388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,402.46 × 388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 544,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,364.85/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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