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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.70, 1,405.22 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.70, 1,405.22 and 388.92 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.70 : 1,405.22 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.70/1,405.22 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.70x = 1,405.22 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.70x = 546,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,518.16/936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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