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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,367.16 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,367.16 and 391.60 is: 587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,367.16 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,367.16 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,367.16 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 535,379.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,379.86/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.40

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