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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.26, 1,407.50 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.26, 1,407.50 and 390.37 is: 585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.26 : 1,407.50 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.26/1,407.50 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.26x = 1,407.50 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.26x = 549,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,445.78/938.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.60

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