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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.81, 1,369.91 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.81, 1,369.91 and 365.02 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.81 : 1,369.91 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.81/1,369.91 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.81x = 1,369.91 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.81x = 500,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,044.55/912.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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