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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,406.19 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,406.19 and 389.97 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,406.19 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,406.19 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,406.19 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 548,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,371.91/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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