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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.38, 1,367.08 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.38, 1,367.08 and 334.26 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.38 : 1,367.08 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.38/1,367.08 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.38x = 1,367.08 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.38x = 456,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,960.16/911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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