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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.65, 1,375.11 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.65, 1,375.11 and 368.82 is: 553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.65 : 1,375.11 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.65/1,375.11 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.65x = 1,375.11 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.65x = 507,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,168.07/916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.28

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