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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.64, 1,375.42 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.64, 1,375.42 and 369.20 is: 553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.64 : 1,375.42 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.64/1,375.42 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.64x = 1,375.42 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.64x = 507,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,805.06/916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.99

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