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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.37, 1,367.44 and 391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.37, 1,367.44 and 391.48 is: 587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.37 : 1,367.44 = 391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.37/1,367.44 = 391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.37x = 1,367.44 × 391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.37x = 535,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,325.41/911.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.39

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