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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.51, 1,376.15 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.51, 1,376.15 and 369.27 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.51 : 1,376.15 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.51/1,376.15 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.51x = 1,376.15 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.51x = 508,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,169.06/917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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