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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.67, 1,404.69 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.67, 1,404.69 and 388.75 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.67 : 1,404.69 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.67/1,404.69 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.67x = 1,404.69 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.67x = 546,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,073.24/936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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