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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,365.75 and 362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,365.75 and 362.65 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,365.75 = 362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,365.75 = 362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,365.75 × 362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 495,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,289.24/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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