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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.88, 1,370.49 and 365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.88, 1,370.49 and 365.91 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.88 : 1,370.49 = 365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.88/1,370.49 = 365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.88x = 1,370.49 × 365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.88x = 501,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,476.00/913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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