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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.72, 1,404 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.72, 1,404 and 388.62 is: 582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.72 : 1,404 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.72/1,404 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.72x = 1,404 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.72x = 545,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,622.48/936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.48

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