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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,374.20 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,374.20 and 331.22 is: 496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,374.20 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,374.20 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,374.20 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 455,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,162.52/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.82

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