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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.92, 1,370.12 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.92, 1,370.12 and 365.49 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.92 : 1,370.12 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.92/1,370.12 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.92x = 1,370.12 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.92x = 500,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,763.33/912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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