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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.57, 1,367.94 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.57, 1,367.94 and 356.51 is: 534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.57 : 1,367.94 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.57/1,367.94 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.57x = 1,367.94 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.57x = 487,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,687.71/912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.41

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