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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.62, 1,367.08 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.62, 1,367.08 and 363.88 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.62 : 1,367.08 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.62/1,367.08 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.62x = 1,367.08 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.62x = 497,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,453.07/911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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