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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.62, 1,376.76 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.62, 1,376.76 and 369.96 is: 555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.62 : 1,376.76 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.62/1,376.76 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.62x = 1,376.76 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.62x = 509,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,342.35/917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.07

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