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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,375.22 and 369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,375.22 and 369.61 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,375.22 = 369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,375.22 = 369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,375.22 × 369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 508,288.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,288.19/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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