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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.36, 1,375.08 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.36, 1,375.08 and 368.56 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.36 : 1,375.08 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.36/1,375.08 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.36x = 1,375.08 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.36x = 506,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,799.48/916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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