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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.09, 1,406.82 and 389.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.09, 1,406.82 and 389.98 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.09 : 1,406.82 = 389.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.09/1,406.82 = 389.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.09x = 1,406.82 × 389.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.09x = 548,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,631.66/938.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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