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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,366.28 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,366.28 and 362.92 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,366.28 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,366.28 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,366.28 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 495,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,850.34/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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