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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.58, 1,368.17 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.58, 1,368.17 and 364.16 is: 546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.58 : 1,368.17 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.58/1,368.17 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.58x = 1,368.17 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.58x = 498,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,224.13/911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.55

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