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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,373.67 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,373.67 and 291.20 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,373.67 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,373.67 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,373.67 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 400,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,005.84/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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