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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 916.92 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 916.92 and 395.01 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 916.92 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/916.92 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 916.92 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 362,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,192.57/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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