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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.45, 1,367.73 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.45, 1,367.73 and 363.56 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.45 : 1,367.73 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.45/1,367.73 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.45x = 1,367.73 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.45x = 497,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,245.08/911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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