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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,404.54 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,404.54 and 388.53 is: 583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,404.54 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,404.54 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,404.54 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 545,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,705.93/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.05

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