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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,407.59 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,407.59 and 289.14 is: 433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,407.59 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,407.59 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,407.59 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 406,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,990.57/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.71

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