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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.68, 1,377.12 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.68, 1,377.12 and 369.76 is: 554.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.68 : 1,377.12 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.68/1,377.12 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.68x = 1,377.12 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.68x = 509,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,203.89/917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.88

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