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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,375.25 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,375.25 and 368.69 is: 553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,375.25 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,375.25 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,375.25 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 507,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,032.20/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.46

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