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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.15, 1,367.18 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.15, 1,367.18 and 364.40 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.15 : 1,367.18 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.15/1,367.18 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.15x = 1,367.18 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.15x = 498,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,191.73/911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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