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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.91, 1,377.27 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.91, 1,377.27 and 371.16 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.91 : 1,377.27 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.91/1,377.27 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.91x = 1,377.27 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.91x = 511,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,188.46/917.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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