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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.94, 1,408.17 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.94, 1,408.17 and 289.32 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.94 : 1,408.17 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.94/1,408.17 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.94x = 1,408.17 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.94x = 407,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,411.74/938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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