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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.96, 1,377.72 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.96, 1,377.72 and 370.53 is: 556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.96 : 1,377.72 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.96/1,377.72 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.96x = 1,377.72 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.96x = 510,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,486.59/917.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.11

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