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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.12, 1,375.38 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.12, 1,375.38 and 369.56 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.12 : 1,375.38 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.12/1,375.38 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.12x = 1,375.38 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.12x = 508,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,288.87/917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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