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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,403.91 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,403.91 and 388.08 is: 582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,403.91 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,403.91 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,403.91 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 544,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,829.39/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.14

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