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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,366.24 and 397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,366.24 and 397.76 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,366.24 = 397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,366.24 = 397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,366.24 × 397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 543,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,435.62/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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