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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.28, 1,375.43 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.28, 1,375.43 and 368.84 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.28 : 1,375.43 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.28/1,375.43 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.28x = 1,375.43 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.28x = 507,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,309.53/916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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