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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.79, 1,367.28 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.79, 1,367.28 and 363.96 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.79 : 1,367.28 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.79/1,367.28 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.79x = 1,367.28 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.79x = 497,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,635.23/911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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