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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,408.19 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,408.19 and 289.53 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,408.19 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,408.19 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,408.19 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 407,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,711.80/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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