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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,369.68 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,369.68 and 365.37 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,369.68 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,369.68 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,369.68 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 500,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,439.98/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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