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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.66, 1,407.99 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.66, 1,407.99 and 289.31 is: 433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.66 : 1,407.99 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.66/1,407.99 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.66x = 1,407.99 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.66x = 407,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,345.59/938.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.97

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