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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,369.97 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,369.97 and 365.21 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,369.97 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,369.97 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,369.97 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 500,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,331.08/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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