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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.40, 1,366.34 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.40, 1,366.34 and 398.76 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.40 : 1,366.34 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.40/1,366.34 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.40x = 1,366.34 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.40x = 544,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,841.74/911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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