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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,408.62 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,408.62 and 390.88 is: 586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,408.62 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,408.62 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,408.62 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 550,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,594.34/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.46

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