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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.65, 1,369.43 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.65, 1,369.43 and 365.90 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.65 : 1,369.43 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.65/1,369.43 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.65x = 1,369.43 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.65x = 501,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,065.76/912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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