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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.70, 1,376.04 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.70, 1,376.04 and 369.26 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.70 : 1,376.04 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.70/1,376.04 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.70x = 1,376.04 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.70x = 508,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,116.53/916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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