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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,367.04 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,367.04 and 334.48 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,367.04 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,367.04 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,367.04 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 457,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,247.54/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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