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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,373.70 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,373.70 and 395.82 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,373.70 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,373.70 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,373.70 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 543,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,729.94/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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