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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.80, 1,369.13 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.80, 1,369.13 and 364.58 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.80 : 1,369.13 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.80/1,369.13 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.80x = 1,369.13 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.80x = 499,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,161.75/912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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