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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.38, 1,369.08 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.38, 1,369.08 and 364.52 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.38 : 1,369.08 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.38/1,369.08 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.38x = 1,369.08 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.38x = 499,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,057.04/912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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