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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,373.39 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,373.39 and 367.95 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,373.39 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,373.39 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,373.39 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 505,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,333.24/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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