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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.73, 1,403.10 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.73, 1,403.10 and 388.02 is: 581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.73 : 1,403.10 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.73/1,403.10 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.73x = 1,403.10 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.73x = 544,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,430.86/935.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.82

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