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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,367.02 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,367.02 and 390.90 is: 586.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,367.02 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,367.02 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,367.02 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 534,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,368.12/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.55

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