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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,366.97 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,366.97 and 363.49 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,366.97 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,366.97 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,366.97 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 496,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,879.93/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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