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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.54, 1,367.04 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.54, 1,367.04 and 334.46 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.54 : 1,367.04 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.54/1,367.04 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.54x = 1,367.04 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.54x = 457,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,220.20/911.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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