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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.03, 1,407.02 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.03, 1,407.02 and 390.24 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.03 : 1,407.02 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.03/1,407.02 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.03x = 1,407.02 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.03x = 549,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,073.53/938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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