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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.84, 1,367.82 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.84, 1,367.82 and 334.71 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.84 : 1,367.82 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.84/1,367.82 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.84x = 1,367.82 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.84x = 457,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,823.03/911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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