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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.91, 1,377.03 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.91, 1,377.03 and 370.13 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.91 : 1,377.03 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.91/1,377.03 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.91x = 1,377.03 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.91x = 509,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,683.56/917.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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