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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.90, 1,370.12 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.90, 1,370.12 and 365.47 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.90 : 1,370.12 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.90/1,370.12 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.90x = 1,370.12 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.90x = 500,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,735.78/912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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