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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.79, 1,369.21 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.79, 1,369.21 and 365.14 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.79 : 1,369.21 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.79/1,369.21 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.79x = 1,369.21 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.79x = 499,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,953.34/912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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