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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.79, 1,369.62 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.79, 1,369.62 and 366.13 is: 548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.79 : 1,369.62 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.79/1,369.62 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.79x = 1,369.62 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.79x = 501,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,458.97/913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.77

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