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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,406.64 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,406.64 and 389.82 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,406.64 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,406.64 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,406.64 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 548,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,336.40/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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