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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.56, 1,404.61 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.56, 1,404.61 and 388.22 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.56 : 1,404.61 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.56/1,404.61 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.56x = 1,404.61 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.56x = 545,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,291.16/936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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