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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,364.97 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,364.97 and 362.42 is: 543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,364.97 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,364.97 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,364.97 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 494,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,692.43/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.27

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