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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.74, 1,369.28 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.74, 1,369.28 and 365.48 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.74 : 1,369.28 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.74/1,369.28 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.74x = 1,369.28 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.74x = 500,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,444.45/913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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