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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.78, 1,365.35 and 362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.78, 1,365.35 and 362.59 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.78 : 1,365.35 = 362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.78/1,365.35 = 362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.78x = 1,365.35 × 362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.78x = 495,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,062.26/910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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