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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.98, 1,374.66 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.98, 1,374.66 and 369.18 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.98 : 1,374.66 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.98/1,374.66 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.98x = 1,374.66 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.98x = 507,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,496.98/916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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