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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.14, 1,368.87 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.14, 1,368.87 and 364.48 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.14 : 1,368.87 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.14/1,368.87 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.14x = 1,368.87 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.14x = 498,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,925.74/912.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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