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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.17, 1,370.22 and 365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.17, 1,370.22 and 365.74 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.17 : 1,370.22 = 365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.17/1,370.22 = 365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.17x = 1,370.22 × 365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.17x = 501,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,143.32/913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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