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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,403.06 and 388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,403.06 and 388.49 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,403.06 = 388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,403.06 = 388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,403.06 × 388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 545,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,065.82/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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