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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.03, 1,407.05 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.03, 1,407.05 and 288.68 is: 433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.03 : 1,407.05 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.03/1,407.05 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.03x = 1,407.05 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.03x = 406,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,185.75/938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.02

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