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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.42, 1,365.82 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.42, 1,365.82 and 362.86 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.42 : 1,365.82 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.42/1,365.82 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.42x = 1,365.82 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.42x = 495,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,601.45/910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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