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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.48, 1,407.40 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.48, 1,407.40 and 288.84 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.48 : 1,407.40 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.48/1,407.40 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.48x = 1,407.40 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.48x = 406,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,513.42/938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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