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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,369.41 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,369.41 and 364.83 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,369.41 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,369.41 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,369.41 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 499,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,601.85/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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