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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,367.26 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,367.26 and 364.04 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,367.26 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,367.26 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,367.26 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 497,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,737.33/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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