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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,366.50 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,366.50 and 363.15 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,366.50 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,366.50 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,366.50 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 496,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,244.48/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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