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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.10, 1,367.60 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.10, 1,367.60 and 363.65 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.10 : 1,367.60 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.10/1,367.60 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.10x = 1,367.60 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.10x = 497,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,327.74/912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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