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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.23, 1,368.35 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.23, 1,368.35 and 364.26 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.23 : 1,368.35 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.23/1,368.35 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.23x = 1,368.35 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.23x = 498,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,433.35/912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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