Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912, 1,368 and 364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 912, 1,368 and 364 is: 546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912 : 1,368 = 364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912/1,368 = 364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912x = 1,368 × 364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912x = 497,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,952/912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546
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