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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,368.78 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,368.78 and 365.10 is: 547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,368.78 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,368.78 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,368.78 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 499,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,741.58/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.60

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