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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,366.28 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,366.28 and 363.80 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,366.28 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,366.28 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,366.28 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 497,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,052.66/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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