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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,374 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916, 1,374 and 338.88 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916 : 1,374 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916/1,374 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916x = 1,374 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916x = 465,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,621.12/916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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