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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,370.28 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,370.28 and 365.60 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,370.28 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,370.28 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,370.28 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 500,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,974.37/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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