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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,367.28 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,367.28 and 363.27 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,367.28 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,367.28 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,367.28 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 496,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,691.81/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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