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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.82, 1,370.88 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.82, 1,370.88 and 366.02 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.82 : 1,370.88 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.82/1,370.88 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.82x = 1,370.88 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.82x = 501,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,769.50/913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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