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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,374.66 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,374.66 and 368.34 is: 552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,374.66 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,374.66 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,374.66 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 506,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,342.26/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.76

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