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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.84, 1,404.08 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.84, 1,404.08 and 388.18 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.84 : 1,404.08 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.84/1,404.08 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.84x = 1,404.08 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.84x = 545,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,035.77/935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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