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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.87, 1,369.97 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.87, 1,369.97 and 366.42 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.87 : 1,369.97 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.87/1,369.97 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.87x = 1,369.97 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.87x = 501,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,984.41/913.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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