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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,373.88 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,373.88 and 330.96 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,373.88 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,373.88 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,373.88 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 454,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,699.32/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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