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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.31, 1,374.77 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.31, 1,374.77 and 368.35 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.31 : 1,374.77 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.31/1,374.77 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.31x = 1,374.77 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.31x = 506,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,396.53/916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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