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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.03, 1,366.55 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.03, 1,366.55 and 390.70 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.03 : 1,366.55 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.03/1,366.55 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.03x = 1,366.55 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.03x = 533,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,907.67/911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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