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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,375.40 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,375.40 and 369.26 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,375.40 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,375.40 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,375.40 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 507,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,880.20/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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