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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,375.52 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,375.52 and 369.60 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,375.52 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,375.52 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,375.52 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 508,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,392.19/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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