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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.57, 1,367.35 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.57, 1,367.35 and 363.74 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.57 : 1,367.35 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.57/1,367.35 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.57x = 1,367.35 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.57x = 497,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,352.14/911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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