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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.78, 1,366.86 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.78, 1,366.86 and 334.52 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.78 : 1,366.86 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.78/1,366.86 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.78x = 1,366.86 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.78x = 457,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,242.01/911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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