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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,370.78 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,370.78 and 365.73 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,370.78 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,370.78 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,370.78 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 501,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,329.77/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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