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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.03, 1,369.54 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.03, 1,369.54 and 365.21 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.03 : 1,369.54 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.03/1,369.54 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.03x = 1,369.54 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.03x = 500,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,174.03/913.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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