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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.97, 1,408.44 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.97, 1,408.44 and 289.74 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.97 : 1,408.44 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.97/1,408.44 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.97x = 1,408.44 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.97x = 408,081.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,081.41/938.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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