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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.88, 1,408.16 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.88, 1,408.16 and 289.62 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.88 : 1,408.16 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.88/1,408.16 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.88x = 1,408.16 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.88x = 407,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,831.30/938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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