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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,403.70 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,403.70 and 388.10 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,403.70 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,403.70 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,403.70 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 544,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,768.95/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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