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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.05, 1,407.08 and 390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.05, 1,407.08 and 390.85 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.05 : 1,407.08 = 390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.05/1,407.08 = 390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.05x = 1,407.08 × 390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.05x = 549,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,953.21/938.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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