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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.51, 1,367.73 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.51, 1,367.73 and 364.55 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.51 : 1,367.73 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.51/1,367.73 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.51x = 1,367.73 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.51x = 498,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,599.13/912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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