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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.64, 1,367.82 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.64, 1,367.82 and 334.56 is: 501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.64 : 1,367.82 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.64/1,367.82 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.64x = 1,367.82 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.64x = 457,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,617.86/911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.97

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