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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.44, 1,406.97 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.44, 1,406.97 and 390.17 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.44 : 1,406.97 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.44/1,406.97 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.44x = 1,406.97 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.44x = 548,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,953.09/938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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