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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.60, 1,403.64 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.60, 1,403.64 and 388.11 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.60 : 1,403.64 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.60/1,403.64 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.60x = 1,403.64 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.60x = 544,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,766.72/936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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