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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.72 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.72 and 388.68 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.72 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.72 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.72 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 545,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,986.57/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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