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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.07, 1,374.34 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.07, 1,374.34 and 331.13 is: 496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.07 : 1,374.34 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.07/1,374.34 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.07x = 1,374.34 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.07x = 455,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,085.20/916.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.78

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