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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.82, 1,369.89 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.82, 1,369.89 and 365.15 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.82 : 1,369.89 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.82/1,369.89 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.82x = 1,369.89 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.82x = 500,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,213.51/912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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