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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.78, 1,368.81 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.78, 1,368.81 and 364.86 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.78 : 1,368.81 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.78/1,368.81 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.78x = 1,368.81 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.78x = 499,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,424.02/912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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