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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.26, 1,369.15 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.26, 1,369.15 and 364.85 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.26 : 1,369.15 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.26/1,369.15 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.26x = 1,369.15 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.26x = 499,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,541.51/912.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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