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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,367.76 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,367.76 and 424.16 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,367.76 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,367.76 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,367.76 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 580,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,149.08/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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