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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,373.77 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,373.77 and 291.25 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,373.77 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,373.77 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,373.77 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 400,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,110.51/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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