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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.15, 1,367.91 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.15, 1,367.91 and 364.19 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.15 : 1,367.91 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.15/1,367.91 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.15x = 1,367.91 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.15x = 498,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,172.30/912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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