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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.73, 1,368.14 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.73, 1,368.14 and 335.01 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.73 : 1,368.14 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.73/1,368.14 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.73x = 1,368.14 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.73x = 458,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,338.91/911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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