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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,368.99 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,368.99 and 364.91 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,368.99 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,368.99 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,368.99 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 499,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,558.14/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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