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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.05, 1,406.59 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.05, 1,406.59 and 288.70 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.05 : 1,406.59 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.05/1,406.59 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.05x = 1,406.59 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.05x = 406,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,082.53/938.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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