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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.56, 1,408.08 and 289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.56, 1,408.08 and 289.30 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.56 : 1,408.08 = 289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.56/1,408.08 = 289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.56x = 1,408.08 × 289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.56x = 407,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,357.54/938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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