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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.19, 1,374.30 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.19, 1,374.30 and 331.24 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.19 : 1,374.30 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.19/1,374.30 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.19x = 1,374.30 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.19x = 455,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,223.13/916.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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