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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.50, 1,366.32 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.50, 1,366.32 and 397.50 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.50 : 1,366.32 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.50/1,366.32 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.50x = 1,366.32 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.50x = 543,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,112.20/910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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