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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.79, 1,368.98 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.79, 1,368.98 and 364.83 is: 547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.79 : 1,368.98 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.79/1,368.98 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.79x = 1,368.98 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.79x = 499,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,444.97/912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.16

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