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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,367.97 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,367.97 and 364.08 is: 546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,367.97 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,367.97 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,367.97 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 498,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,050.52/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.18

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