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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,365.50 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,365.50 and 363.06 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,365.50 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,365.50 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,365.50 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 495,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,758.43/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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