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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.79, 1,370.48 and 365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.79, 1,370.48 and 365.83 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.79 : 1,370.48 = 365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.79/1,370.48 = 365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.79x = 1,370.48 × 365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.79x = 501,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,362.70/913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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