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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.88, 1,408.24 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.88, 1,408.24 and 289.72 is: 434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.88 : 1,408.24 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.88/1,408.24 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.88x = 1,408.24 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.88x = 407,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,995.29/938.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.56

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