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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.32, 1,375.68 and 369.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.32, 1,375.68 and 369.37 is: 553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.32 : 1,375.68 = 369.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.32/1,375.68 = 369.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.32x = 1,375.68 × 369.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.32x = 508,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,134.92/917.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.93

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