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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,369.98 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,369.98 and 365.41 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,369.98 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,369.98 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,369.98 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 500,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,604.39/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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