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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.71, 1,376.69 and 369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.71, 1,376.69 and 369.85 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.71 : 1,376.69 = 369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.71/1,376.69 = 369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.71x = 1,376.69 × 369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.71x = 509,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,166.28/917.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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