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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.31, 1,407.15 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.31, 1,407.15 and 382.88 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.31 : 1,407.15 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.31/1,407.15 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.31x = 1,407.15 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.31x = 538,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,762.56/938.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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