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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,366.28 and 391.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,366.28 and 391.00 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,366.28 = 391.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,366.28 = 391.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,366.28 × 391.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 534,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,210.11/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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