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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.01, 1,365.50 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.01, 1,365.50 and 363.05 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.01 : 1,365.50 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.01/1,365.50 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.01x = 1,365.50 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.01x = 495,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,744.78/911.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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