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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.13, 1,373.77 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.13, 1,373.77 and 368.17 is: 552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.13 : 1,373.77 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.13/1,373.77 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.13x = 1,373.77 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.13x = 505,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,780.90/916.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.08

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