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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.82, 1,375.38 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.82, 1,375.38 and 369.02 is: 553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.82 : 1,375.38 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.82/1,375.38 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.82x = 1,375.38 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.82x = 507,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,542.73/916.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.59

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