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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.03, 1,372.97 and 330.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.03, 1,372.97 and 330.73 is: 495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.03 : 1,372.97 = 330.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.03/1,372.97 = 330.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.03x = 1,372.97 × 330.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.03x = 454,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,077.63/916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.70

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