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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.85, 1,408.38 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.85, 1,408.38 and 390.96 is: 586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.85 : 1,408.38 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.85/1,408.38 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.85x = 1,408.38 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.85x = 550,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,620.24/938.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.48

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