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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.28, 1,366.82 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.28, 1,366.82 and 363.18 is: 544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.28 : 1,366.82 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.28/1,366.82 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.28x = 1,366.82 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.28x = 496,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,401.69/911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.73

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