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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,373.84 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,373.84 and 338.72 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,373.84 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,373.84 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,373.84 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 465,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,347.08/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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