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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.32, 1,375.44 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.32, 1,375.44 and 369.04 is: 553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.32 : 1,375.44 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.32/1,375.44 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.32x = 1,375.44 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.32x = 507,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,592.38/917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.34

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