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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,375.34 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,375.34 and 369.12 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,375.34 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,375.34 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,375.34 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 507,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,665.50/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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