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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.98, 1,366.01 and 391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.98, 1,366.01 and 391.30 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.98 : 1,366.01 = 391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.98/1,366.01 = 391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.98x = 1,366.01 × 391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.98x = 534,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,518.01/911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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