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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911, 1,366.66 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911, 1,366.66 and 363.20 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911 : 1,366.66 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911/1,366.66 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911x = 1,366.66 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911x = 496,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,370.91/911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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