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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,373.15 and 360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,373.15 and 360.41 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,373.15 = 360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,373.15 = 360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,373.15 × 360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 494,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,888.32/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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