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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.24, 1,367.04 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.24, 1,367.04 and 334.12 is: 501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.24 : 1,367.04 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.24/1,367.04 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.24x = 1,367.04 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.24x = 456,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,755.40/911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.25

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