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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.56, 1,407.66 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.56, 1,407.66 and 289.48 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.56 : 1,407.66 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.56/1,407.66 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.56x = 1,407.66 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.56x = 407,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,489.42/938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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