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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,373.13 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,373.13 and 367.98 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,373.13 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,373.13 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,373.13 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 505,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,284.38/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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