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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,367.33 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,367.33 and 363.65 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,367.33 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,367.33 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,367.33 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 497,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,220.90/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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