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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,368.30 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,368.30 and 363.90 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,368.30 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,368.30 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,368.30 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 497,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,924.37/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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