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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.73, 1,376.87 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.73, 1,376.87 and 369.63 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.73 : 1,376.87 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.73/1,376.87 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.73x = 1,376.87 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.73x = 508,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,930.61/917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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