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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,403.83 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,403.83 and 388.09 is: 582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,403.83 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,403.83 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,403.83 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 544,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,814.62/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.12

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