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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.92, 1,369.68 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.92, 1,369.68 and 365.24 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.92 : 1,369.68 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.92/1,369.68 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.92x = 1,369.68 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.92x = 500,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,261.92/912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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