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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.82 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.82 and 334.76 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.82 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.82 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.82 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 457,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,891.42/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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