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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.06, 1,374.57 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.06, 1,374.57 and 368.82 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.06 : 1,374.57 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.06/1,374.57 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.06x = 1,374.57 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.06x = 506,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,968.91/917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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