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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.65, 1,404.42 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.65, 1,404.42 and 388.17 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.65 : 1,404.42 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.65/1,404.42 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.65x = 1,404.42 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.65x = 545,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,153.71/936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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