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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,407.87 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,407.87 and 390.38 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,407.87 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,407.87 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,407.87 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 549,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,597.25/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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