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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.76, 1,367.78 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.76, 1,367.78 and 364.80 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.76 : 1,367.78 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.76/1,367.78 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.76x = 1,367.78 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.76x = 498,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,966.14/912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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