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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.17, 1,374.44 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.17, 1,374.44 and 339.09 is: 508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.17 : 1,374.44 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.17/1,374.44 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.17x = 1,374.44 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.17x = 466,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,057.16/916.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.70

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