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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.10, 1,368.15 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.10, 1,368.15 and 364.42 is: 546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.10 : 1,368.15 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.10/1,368.15 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.10x = 1,368.15 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.10x = 498,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,581.22/912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.63

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