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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.21, 1,407.31 and 288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.21, 1,407.31 and 288.95 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.21 : 1,407.31 = 288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.21/1,407.31 = 288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.21x = 1,407.31 × 288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.21x = 406,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,642.22/938.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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