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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,374.47 and 396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,374.47 and 396.37 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,374.47 = 396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,374.47 = 396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,374.47 × 396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 544,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,798.67/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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