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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.61, 1,373.89 and 360.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.61, 1,373.89 and 360.91 is: 540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.61 : 1,373.89 = 360.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.61/1,373.89 = 360.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.61x = 1,373.89 × 360.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.61x = 495,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,850.64/916.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.96

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