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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.85, 1,375.50 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.85, 1,375.50 and 369.64 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.85 : 1,375.50 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.85/1,375.50 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.85x = 1,375.50 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.85x = 508,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,439.82/916.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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