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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,366.50 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,366.50 and 333.75 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,366.50 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,366.50 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,366.50 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 456,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,069.38/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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