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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.04, 1,404.30 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.04, 1,404.30 and 388.04 is: 582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.04 : 1,404.30 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.04/1,404.30 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.04x = 1,404.30 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.04x = 544,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,924.57/936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.16

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