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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.58, 1,407.25 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.58, 1,407.25 and 390.61 is: 585.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.58 : 1,407.25 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.58/1,407.25 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.58x = 1,407.25 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.58x = 549,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,685.92/938.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.66

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