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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.40, 1,374.05 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.40, 1,374.05 and 368.10 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.40 : 1,374.05 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.40/1,374.05 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.40x = 1,374.05 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.40x = 505,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,785.96/916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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