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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,367.64 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,367.64 and 356.56 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,367.64 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,367.64 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,367.64 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 487,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,645.72/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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