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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.01, 1,404.39 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.01, 1,404.39 and 388.57 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.01 : 1,404.39 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.01/1,404.39 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.01x = 1,404.39 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.01x = 545,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,703.82/936.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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