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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,368.47 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,368.47 and 364.20 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,368.47 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,368.47 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,368.47 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 498,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,391.53/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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