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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,375.32 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,375.32 and 369.84 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,375.32 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,375.32 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,375.32 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 508,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,648.35/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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