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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.48, 1,407.88 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.48, 1,407.88 and 289.20 is: 433.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.48 : 1,407.88 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.48/1,407.88 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.48x = 1,407.88 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.48x = 407,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,158.90/938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.85

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