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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,404.44 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,404.44 and 388.24 is: 582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,404.44 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,404.44 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,404.44 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 545,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,259.79/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.44

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