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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.73, 1,375.08 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.73, 1,375.08 and 368.63 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.73 : 1,375.08 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.73/1,375.08 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.73x = 1,375.08 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.73x = 506,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,895.74/916.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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