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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.71, 1,408.57 and 391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.71, 1,408.57 and 391.29 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.71 : 1,408.57 = 391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.71/1,408.57 = 391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.71x = 1,408.57 × 391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.71x = 551,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,159.36/938.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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