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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.26, 1,375.04 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.26, 1,375.04 and 369.10 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.26 : 1,375.04 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.26/1,375.04 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.26x = 1,375.04 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.26x = 507,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,527.26/917.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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