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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.75, 1,365.38 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.75, 1,365.38 and 362.40 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.75 : 1,365.38 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.75/1,365.38 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.75x = 1,365.38 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.75x = 494,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,814.62/910.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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