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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.81, 1,367.37 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.81, 1,367.37 and 363.84 is: 545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.81 : 1,367.37 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.81/1,367.37 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.81x = 1,367.37 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.81x = 497,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,503.90/911.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.63

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