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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,407.36 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,407.36 and 391.20 is: 586.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,407.36 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,407.36 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,407.36 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 550,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,559.23/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.55

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