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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.97, 1,377.26 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.97, 1,377.26 and 370.01 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.97 : 1,377.26 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.97/1,377.26 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.97x = 1,377.26 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.97x = 509,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,599.97/917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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