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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,375.14 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,375.14 and 368.60 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,375.14 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,375.14 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,375.14 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 506,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,869.73/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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