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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.94, 1,407.24 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.94, 1,407.24 and 390.48 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.94 : 1,407.24 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.94/1,407.24 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.94x = 1,407.24 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.94x = 549,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,499.08/938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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