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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.73, 1,369.10 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.73, 1,369.10 and 364.76 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.73 : 1,369.10 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.73/1,369.10 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.73x = 1,369.10 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.73x = 499,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,392.92/912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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