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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,366.80 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,366.80 and 363.60 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,366.80 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,366.80 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,366.80 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 496,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,968.48/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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