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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,366.11 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,366.11 and 334.02 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,366.11 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,366.11 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,366.11 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 456,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,308.06/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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