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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,374.06 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,374.06 and 360.79 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,374.06 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,374.06 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,374.06 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 495,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,745.03/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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