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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.86, 1,375.64 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.86, 1,375.64 and 369.20 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.86 : 1,375.64 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.86/1,375.64 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.86x = 1,375.64 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.86x = 507,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,889.27/916.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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