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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,374.76 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,374.76 and 368.74 is: 553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,374.76 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,374.76 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,374.76 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 506,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,929.00/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.10

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