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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.07, 1,376.27 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.07, 1,376.27 and 369.40 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.07 : 1,376.27 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.07/1,376.27 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.07x = 1,376.27 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.07x = 508,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,394.14/917.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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