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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.24, 1,407.30 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.24, 1,407.30 and 390.22 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.24 : 1,407.30 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.24/1,407.30 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.24x = 1,407.30 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.24x = 549,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,156.61/938.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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