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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,367.13 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,367.13 and 334.73 is: 501.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,367.13 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,367.13 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,367.13 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 457,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,619.42/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.78

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