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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.42, 1,407.81 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.42, 1,407.81 and 289.13 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.42 : 1,407.81 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.42/1,407.81 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.42x = 1,407.81 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.42x = 407,033.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,033.07/938.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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