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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.27, 1,406.43 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.27, 1,406.43 and 389.70 is: 584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.27 : 1,406.43 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.27/1,406.43 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.27x = 1,406.43 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.27x = 548,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,085.77/938.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.14

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