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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.35, 1,376.06 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.35, 1,376.06 and 369.45 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.35 : 1,376.06 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.35/1,376.06 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.35x = 1,376.06 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.35x = 508,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,393.00/917.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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