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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.01, 1,373.90 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.01, 1,373.90 and 299.70 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.01 : 1,373.90 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.01/1,373.90 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.01x = 1,373.90 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.01x = 411,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,756.33/916.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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