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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.35, 1,366.97 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.35, 1,366.97 and 355.96 is: 533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.35 : 1,366.97 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.35/1,366.97 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.35x = 1,366.97 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.35x = 486,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,578.03/911.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.91

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