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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,374.60 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,374.60 and 396.02 is: 594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,374.60 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,374.60 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,374.60 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 544,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,362.22/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.22

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