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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,376.19 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,376.19 and 369.56 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,376.19 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,376.19 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,376.19 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 508,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,588.22/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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