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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.93, 1,403.34 and 388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.93, 1,403.34 and 388.49 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.93 : 1,403.34 = 388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.93/1,403.34 = 388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.93x = 1,403.34 × 388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.93x = 545,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,183.56/935.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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