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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.12, 1,373.57 and 330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.12, 1,373.57 and 330.83 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.12 : 1,373.57 = 330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.12/1,373.57 = 330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.12x = 1,373.57 × 330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.12x = 454,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,418.16/916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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