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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.72, 1,368.36 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.72, 1,368.36 and 364.80 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.72 : 1,368.36 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.72/1,368.36 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.72x = 1,368.36 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.72x = 499,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,177.73/912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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