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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,404.09 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,404.09 and 388.20 is: 582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,404.09 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,404.09 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,404.09 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 545,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,067.74/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.15

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