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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,375.68 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,375.68 and 369.77 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,375.68 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,375.68 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,375.68 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 508,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,679.70/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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