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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.38, 1,404.86 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.38, 1,404.86 and 388.60 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.38 : 1,404.86 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.38/1,404.86 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.38x = 1,404.86 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.38x = 545,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,923.14/936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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