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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.19, 1,374.19 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.19, 1,374.19 and 258.05 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.19 : 1,374.19 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.19/1,374.19 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.19x = 1,374.19 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.19x = 354,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,606.63/916.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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