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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.66, 1,376.41 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.66, 1,376.41 and 369.49 is: 554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.66 : 1,376.41 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.66/1,376.41 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.66x = 1,376.41 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.66x = 508,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,569.73/917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.20

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