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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.42, 1,403.56 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.42, 1,403.56 and 387.96 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.42 : 1,403.56 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.42/1,403.56 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.42x = 1,403.56 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.42x = 544,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,525.14/936.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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