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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.07, 1,366.32 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.07, 1,366.32 and 252.78 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.07 : 1,366.32 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.07/1,366.32 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.07x = 1,366.32 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.07x = 345,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,383.98/911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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