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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,374.28 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,374.28 and 368.83 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,374.28 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,374.28 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,374.28 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 506,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,876.49/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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