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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,367.12 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,367.12 and 363.66 is: 545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,367.12 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,367.12 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,367.12 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 497,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,165.04/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.36

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