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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.67, 1,368.79 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.67, 1,368.79 and 364.70 is: 546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.67 : 1,368.79 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.67/1,368.79 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.67x = 1,368.79 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.67x = 499,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,200.22/912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.97

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