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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 914.94 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 914.94 and 394.02 is: 589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 914.94 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/914.94 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 914.94 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 360,504.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,504.66/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.93

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