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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.92, 1,370.03 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.92, 1,370.03 and 366.48 is: 549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.92 : 1,370.03 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.92/1,370.03 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.92x = 1,370.03 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.92x = 502,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,086.76/913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.38

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