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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.66, 1,374.92 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.66, 1,374.92 and 368.49 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.66 : 1,374.92 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.66/1,374.92 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.66x = 1,374.92 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.66x = 506,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,642.43/916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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