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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.67, 1,403.63 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.67, 1,403.63 and 388.25 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.67 : 1,403.63 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.67/1,403.63 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.67x = 1,403.63 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.67x = 544,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,957.11/935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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