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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.02, 1,403 and 388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.02, 1,403 and 388.05 is: 581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.02 : 1,403 = 388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.02/1,403 = 388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.02x = 1,403 × 388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.02x = 544,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,434.15/936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.65

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