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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,366.56 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,366.56 and 363.12 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,366.56 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,366.56 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,366.56 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 496,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,225.27/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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