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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.03, 1,368.27 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.03, 1,368.27 and 364.29 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.03 : 1,368.27 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.03/1,368.27 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.03x = 1,368.27 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.03x = 498,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,447.08/912.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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