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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.51, 1,366.29 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.51, 1,366.29 and 363.45 is: 544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.51 : 1,366.29 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.51/1,366.29 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.51x = 1,366.29 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.51x = 496,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,578.10/911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.79

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