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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.85, 1,370.80 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.85, 1,370.80 and 358.53 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.85 : 1,370.80 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.85/1,370.80 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.85x = 1,370.80 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.85x = 491,472.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,472.92/913.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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