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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.62, 1,369.60 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.62, 1,369.60 and 364.97 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.62 : 1,369.60 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.62/1,369.60 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.62x = 1,369.60 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.62x = 499,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,856.06/912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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