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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.90, 1,376.92 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.90, 1,376.92 and 370.09 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.90 : 1,376.92 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.90/1,376.92 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.90x = 1,376.92 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.90x = 509,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,575.59/917.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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