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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 916.28 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 916.28 and 394.58 is: 591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 916.28 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/916.28 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 916.28 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 361,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,543.79/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.61

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