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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.72, 1,367.46 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.72, 1,367.46 and 253.64 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.72 : 1,367.46 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.72/1,367.46 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.72x = 1,367.46 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.72x = 346,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,842.55/911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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