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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.24, 1,407.53 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.24, 1,407.53 and 390.12 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.24 : 1,407.53 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.24/1,407.53 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.24x = 1,407.53 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.24x = 549,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,103.65/938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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