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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,405.14 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,405.14 and 388.63 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,405.14 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,405.14 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,405.14 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 546,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,079.56/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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