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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,375.52 and 369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,375.52 and 369.08 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,375.52 = 369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,375.52 = 369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,375.52 × 369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 507,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,676.92/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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