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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.66, 1,368.14 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.66, 1,368.14 and 364.70 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.66 : 1,368.14 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.66/1,368.14 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.66x = 1,368.14 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.66x = 498,951.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,951.99/912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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