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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.85, 1,405.38 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.85, 1,405.38 and 388.96 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.85 : 1,405.38 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.85/1,405.38 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.85x = 1,405.38 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.85x = 546,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,636.60/936.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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