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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,403.63 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,403.63 and 388.29 is: 582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,403.63 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,403.63 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,403.63 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 545,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,020.27/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.31

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