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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.62, 1,368.90 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.62, 1,368.90 and 365.24 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.62 : 1,368.90 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.62/1,368.90 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.62x = 1,368.90 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.62x = 499,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,977.04/912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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