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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.43, 1,374.41 and 368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.43, 1,374.41 and 368.33 is: 552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.43 : 1,374.41 = 368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.43/1,374.41 = 368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.43x = 1,374.41 × 368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.43x = 506,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,230.48/916.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.40

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