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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,367.70 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,367.70 and 364.80 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,367.70 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,367.70 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,367.70 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 498,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,936.96/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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