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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.15, 1,404.70 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.15, 1,404.70 and 388.98 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.15 : 1,404.70 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.15/1,404.70 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.15x = 1,404.70 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.15x = 546,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,400.21/937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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