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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,375.56 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,375.56 and 369.41 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,375.56 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,375.56 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,375.56 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 508,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,138.74/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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