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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,366.47 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,366.47 and 363.39 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,366.47 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,366.47 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,366.47 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 496,561.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,561.53/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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