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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,367.34 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,367.34 and 364.36 is: 545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,367.34 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,367.34 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,367.34 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 498,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,204.00/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.97

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