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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,366.92 and 390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,366.92 and 390.95 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,366.92 = 390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,366.92 = 390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,366.92 × 390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 534,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,397.37/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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