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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,366.62 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,366.62 and 398.12 is: 597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,366.62 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,366.62 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,366.62 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 544,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,078.75/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.23

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