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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.11, 1,407.07 and 288.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.11, 1,407.07 and 288.67 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.11 : 1,407.07 = 288.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.11/1,407.07 = 288.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.11x = 1,407.07 × 288.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.11x = 406,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,178.90/938.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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