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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.60, 1,375.92 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.60, 1,375.92 and 369.63 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.60 : 1,375.92 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.60/1,375.92 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.60x = 1,375.92 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.60x = 508,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,581.31/917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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