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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.43, 1,375.91 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.43, 1,375.91 and 369.33 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.43 : 1,375.91 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.43/1,375.91 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.43x = 1,375.91 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.43x = 508,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,164.84/917.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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