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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,371.10 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,371.10 and 365.97 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,371.10 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,371.10 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,371.10 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 501,781.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,781.47/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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