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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,373 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,373 and 368.04 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,373 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,373 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,373 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 505,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,318.92/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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