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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,403.04 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,403.04 and 388.50 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,403.04 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,403.04 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,403.04 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 545,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,081.04/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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