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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.60, 1,365.42 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.60, 1,365.42 and 362.50 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.60 : 1,365.42 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.60/1,365.42 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.60x = 1,365.42 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.60x = 494,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,964.75/910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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