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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.31, 1,367.13 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.31, 1,367.13 and 363.96 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.31 : 1,367.13 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.31/1,367.13 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.31x = 1,367.13 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.31x = 497,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,580.63/911.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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