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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.84, 1,368.52 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.84, 1,368.52 and 364.40 is: 546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.84 : 1,368.52 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.84/1,368.52 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.84x = 1,368.52 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.84x = 498,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,688.69/911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.90

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