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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.66, 1,366.61 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.66, 1,366.61 and 363.69 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.66 : 1,366.61 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.66/1,366.61 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.66x = 1,366.61 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.66x = 497,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,020.57/911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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