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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,369.94 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,369.94 and 365.61 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,369.94 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,369.94 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,369.94 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 500,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,861.94/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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