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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.82, 1,404.74 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.82, 1,404.74 and 388.95 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.82 : 1,404.74 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.82/1,404.74 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.82x = 1,404.74 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.82x = 546,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,377.23/936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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