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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,373.34 and 299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,373.34 and 299.40 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,373.34 = 299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,373.34 = 299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,373.34 × 299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 411,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,178.00/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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