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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,367.58 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,367.58 and 363.62 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,367.58 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,367.58 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,367.58 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 497,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,272.60/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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