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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.30, 1,366.52 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.30, 1,366.52 and 391.28 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.30 : 1,366.52 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.30/1,366.52 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.30x = 1,366.52 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.30x = 534,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,683.16/911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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