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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.46, 1,405.20 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.46, 1,405.20 and 389.02 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.46 : 1,405.20 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.46/1,405.20 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.46x = 1,405.20 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.46x = 546,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,650.90/936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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