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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.01, 1,366.50 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.01, 1,366.50 and 391.02 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.01 : 1,366.50 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.01/1,366.50 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.01x = 1,366.50 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.01x = 534,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,328.83/911.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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