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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.93, 1,408.59 and 390.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.93, 1,408.59 and 390.83 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.93 : 1,408.59 = 390.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.93/1,408.59 = 390.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.93x = 1,408.59 × 390.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.93x = 550,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,512.19/938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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