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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,368.99 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,368.99 and 365.03 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,368.99 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,368.99 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,368.99 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 499,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,722.42/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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