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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.45, 1,367.08 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.45, 1,367.08 and 356.05 is: 534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.45 : 1,367.08 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.45/1,367.08 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.45x = 1,367.08 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.45x = 486,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,744.53/911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.04

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