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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.85, 1,376.84 and 370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.85, 1,376.84 and 370.03 is: 555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.85 : 1,376.84 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.85/1,376.84 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.85x = 1,376.84 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.85x = 509,472.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,472.11/917.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.07

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