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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,407.30 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,407.30 and 390.04 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,407.30 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,407.30 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,407.30 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 548,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,903.29/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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