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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,367.42 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,367.42 and 364.20 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,367.42 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,367.42 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,367.42 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 498,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,014.36/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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