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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,374.76 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,374.76 and 368.85 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,374.76 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,374.76 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,374.76 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 507,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,078.38/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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