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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.17, 1,373.89 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.17, 1,373.89 and 331.05 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.17 : 1,373.89 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.17/1,373.89 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.17x = 1,373.89 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.17x = 454,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,826.28/916.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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