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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.64, 1,368.12 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.64, 1,368.12 and 364.72 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.64 : 1,368.12 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.64/1,368.12 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.64x = 1,368.12 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.64x = 498,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,980.73/912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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