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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 916.90 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 916.90 and 392.01 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 916.90 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/916.90 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 916.90 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 359,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,433.97/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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