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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.31, 917.36 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.31, 917.36 and 392.09 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.31 : 917.36 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.31/917.36 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.31x = 917.36 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.31x = 359,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,685.72/611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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