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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.77, 1,370.75 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.77, 1,370.75 and 365.94 is: 548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.77 : 1,370.75 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.77/1,370.75 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.77x = 1,370.75 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.77x = 501,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,610.43/913.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.95

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