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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,376.88 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,376.88 and 370.16 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,376.88 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,376.88 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,376.88 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 509,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,665.90/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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