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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.96, 1,367.94 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.96, 1,367.94 and 364.22 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.96 : 1,367.94 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.96/1,367.94 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.96x = 1,367.94 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.96x = 498,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,231.11/911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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