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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.05, 1,373.64 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.05, 1,373.64 and 396.03 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.05 : 1,373.64 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.05/1,373.64 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.05x = 1,373.64 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.05x = 544,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,002.65/916.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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