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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,370.37 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,370.37 and 365.48 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,370.37 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,370.37 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,370.37 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 500,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,842.83/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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