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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.25, 1,367.28 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.25, 1,367.28 and 334.13 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.25 : 1,367.28 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.25/1,367.28 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.25x = 1,367.28 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.25x = 456,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,842.43/911.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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