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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.37, 1,366.23 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.37, 1,366.23 and 363.93 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.37 : 1,366.23 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.37/1,366.23 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.37x = 1,366.23 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.37x = 497,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,212.08/911.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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