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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.09, 1,368.15 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.09, 1,368.15 and 364.41 is: 546.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.09 : 1,368.15 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.09/1,368.15 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.09x = 1,368.15 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.09x = 498,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,567.54/912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.62

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