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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,366.92 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,366.92 and 363.96 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,366.92 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,366.92 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,366.92 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 497,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,504.20/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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