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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.44, 1,405.02 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.44, 1,405.02 and 389 is: 583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.44 : 1,405.02 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.44/1,405.02 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.44x = 1,405.02 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.44x = 546,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,552.78/936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.65

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