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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,369.44 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,369.44 and 365.45 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,369.44 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,369.44 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,369.44 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 500,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,455.00/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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