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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,376.01 and 369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,376.01 and 369.23 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,376.01 = 369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,376.01 = 369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,376.01 × 369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 508,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,064.17/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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