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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.27, 1,404.45 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.27, 1,404.45 and 388.71 is: 583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.27 : 1,404.45 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.27/1,404.45 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.27x = 1,404.45 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.27x = 545,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,923.76/936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.08

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