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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.65, 1,404.98 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.65, 1,404.98 and 388.44 is: 582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.65 : 1,404.98 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.65/1,404.98 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.65x = 1,404.98 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.65x = 545,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,750.43/936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.66

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