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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.53, 1,367.82 and 363.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.53, 1,367.82 and 363.95 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.53 : 1,367.82 = 363.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.53/1,367.82 = 363.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.53x = 1,367.82 × 363.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.53x = 497,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,811.25/912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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