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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,406.80 and 288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,406.80 and 288.68 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,406.80 = 288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,406.80 = 288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,406.80 × 288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 406,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,115.02/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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