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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.66, 1,405.62 and 388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.66, 1,405.62 and 388.84 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.66 : 1,405.62 = 388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.66/1,405.62 = 388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.66x = 1,405.62 × 388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.66x = 546,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,559.34/936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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