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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 916.01 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 916.01 and 394.47 is: 591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 916.01 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/916.01 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 916.01 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 361,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,336.49/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.04

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