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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.18, 1,407.69 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.18, 1,407.69 and 390.48 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.18 : 1,407.69 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.18/1,407.69 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.18x = 1,407.69 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.18x = 549,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,674.79/938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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