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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.99, 1,375.83 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.99, 1,375.83 and 369.33 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.99 : 1,375.83 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.99/1,375.83 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.99x = 1,375.83 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.99x = 508,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,133.45/916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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