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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.43, 1,368.95 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.43, 1,368.95 and 364.46 is: 546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.43 : 1,368.95 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.43/1,368.95 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.43x = 1,368.95 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.43x = 498,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,929.12/912.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.82

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