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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.55, 1,368.92 and 364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.55, 1,368.92 and 364.60 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.55 : 1,368.92 = 364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.55/1,368.92 = 364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.55x = 1,368.92 × 364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.55x = 499,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,108.23/912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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