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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.87, 1,370.05 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.87, 1,370.05 and 365.04 is: 547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.87 : 1,370.05 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.87/1,370.05 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.87x = 1,370.05 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.87x = 500,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,122.14/912.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.86

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