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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,367.34 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,367.34 and 363.66 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,367.34 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,367.34 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,367.34 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 497,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,246.86/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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