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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,366.80 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,366.80 and 363.30 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,366.80 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,366.80 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,366.80 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 496,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,558.44/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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