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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.14, 1,366.73 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.14, 1,366.73 and 326.18 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.14 : 1,366.73 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.14/1,366.73 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.14x = 1,366.73 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.14x = 445,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,805.57/911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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