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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.42, 1,407.64 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.42, 1,407.64 and 289.16 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.42 : 1,407.64 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.42/1,407.64 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.42x = 1,407.64 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.42x = 407,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,033.18/938.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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