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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,367.29 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,367.29 and 363.58 is: 545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,367.29 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,367.29 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,367.29 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 497,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,110.64/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.42

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