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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.97, 1,368.91 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.97, 1,368.91 and 365.41 is: 547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.97 : 1,368.91 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.97/1,368.91 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.97x = 1,368.91 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.97x = 500,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,213.40/912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.90

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