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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,376.08 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,376.08 and 369.27 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,376.08 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,376.08 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,376.08 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 508,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,144.14/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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