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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,407.44 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,407.44 and 390.38 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,407.44 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,407.44 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,407.44 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 549,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,430.37/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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