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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,375.13 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,375.13 and 361.54 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,375.13 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,375.13 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,375.13 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 497,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,164.50/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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