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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,365.39 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,365.39 and 390.96 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,365.39 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,365.39 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,365.39 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 533,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,812.87/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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