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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.61, 1,407.38 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.61, 1,407.38 and 391.19 is: 586.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.61 : 1,407.38 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.61/1,407.38 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.61x = 1,407.38 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.61x = 550,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,543.99/938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.55

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