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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.04, 915.72 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.04, 915.72 and 394.22 is: 590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.04 : 915.72 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.04/915.72 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.04x = 915.72 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.04x = 360,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,995.14/611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.79

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