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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.38, 1,406.36 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.38, 1,406.36 and 389.60 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.38 : 1,406.36 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.38/1,406.36 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.38x = 1,406.36 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.38x = 547,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,917.86/937.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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