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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,372.92 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,372.92 and 395.88 is: 593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,372.92 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,372.92 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,372.92 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 543,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,511.57/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.34

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