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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.62, 1,375.50 and 369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.62, 1,375.50 and 369.52 is: 553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.62 : 1,375.50 = 369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.62/1,375.50 = 369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.62x = 1,375.50 × 369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.62x = 508,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,274.76/917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.91

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