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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.24, 1,374.66 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.24, 1,374.66 and 368.14 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.24 : 1,374.66 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.24/1,374.66 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.24x = 1,374.66 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.24x = 506,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,063.90/916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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