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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.49, 1,374.66 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.49, 1,374.66 and 368.28 is: 552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.49 : 1,374.66 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.49/1,374.66 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.49x = 1,374.66 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.49x = 506,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,257.94/916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.39

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