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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.56, 1,370.21 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.56, 1,370.21 and 365.81 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.56 : 1,370.21 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.56/1,370.21 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.56x = 1,370.21 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.56x = 501,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,235.23/912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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