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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.93, 1,368.29 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.93, 1,368.29 and 364.52 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.93 : 1,368.29 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.93/1,368.29 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.93x = 1,368.29 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.93x = 498,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,765.71/911.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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