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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.38, 1,374.45 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.38, 1,374.45 and 361.08 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.38 : 1,374.45 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.38/1,374.45 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.38x = 1,374.45 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.38x = 496,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,286.41/916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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