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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.15, 1,368.68 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.15, 1,368.68 and 365.40 is: 548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.15 : 1,368.68 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.15/1,368.68 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.15x = 1,368.68 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.15x = 500,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,115.67/912.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.28

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