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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.57, 1,407.15 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.57, 1,407.15 and 389.99 is: 584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.57 : 1,407.15 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.57/1,407.15 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.57x = 1,407.15 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.57x = 548,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,777.95/938.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.70

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