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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.70, 1,369.04 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.70, 1,369.04 and 364.87 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.70 : 1,369.04 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.70/1,369.04 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.70x = 1,369.04 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.70x = 499,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,521.51/912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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