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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.36, 1,368.57 and 357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.36, 1,368.57 and 357.05 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.36 : 1,368.57 = 357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.36/1,368.57 = 357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.36x = 1,368.57 × 357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.36x = 488,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,647.55/912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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