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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.27, 1,366.91 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.27, 1,366.91 and 363.46 is: 545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.27 : 1,366.91 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.27/1,366.91 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.27x = 1,366.91 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.27x = 496,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,817.11/911.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.19

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