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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.02, 1,366.53 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.02, 1,366.53 and 363.25 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.02 : 1,366.53 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.02/1,366.53 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.02x = 1,366.53 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.02x = 496,389.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,389.16/911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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