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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.24, 1,367.49 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.24, 1,367.49 and 363.37 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.24 : 1,367.49 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.24/1,367.49 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.24x = 1,367.49 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.24x = 496,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,904.84/911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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