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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.66, 1,368.04 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.66, 1,368.04 and 364.10 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.66 : 1,368.04 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.66/1,368.04 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.66x = 1,368.04 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.66x = 498,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,103.36/911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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