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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.34, 1,404.36 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.34, 1,404.36 and 388.32 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.34 : 1,404.36 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.34/1,404.36 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.34x = 1,404.36 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.34x = 545,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,341.08/936.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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