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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.34, 1,367.19 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.34, 1,367.19 and 391.27 is: 586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.34 : 1,367.19 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.34/1,367.19 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.34x = 1,367.19 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.34x = 534,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,940.43/911.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.98

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