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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.85, 1,367.42 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.85, 1,367.42 and 334.41 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.85 : 1,367.42 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.85/1,367.42 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.85x = 1,367.42 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.85x = 457,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,277.25/911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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