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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,376.19 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,376.19 and 369.72 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,376.19 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,376.19 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,376.19 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 508,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,804.97/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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