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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.85, 1,403.64 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.85, 1,403.64 and 388.16 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.85 : 1,403.64 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.85/1,403.64 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.85x = 1,403.64 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.85x = 544,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,829.88/935.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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