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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.55, 1,365.61 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.55, 1,365.61 and 362.58 is: 543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.55 : 1,365.61 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.55/1,365.61 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.55x = 1,365.61 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.55x = 495,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,141.06/910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.79

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