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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.23, 1,373.51 and 395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.23, 1,373.51 and 395.91 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.23 : 1,373.51 = 395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.23/1,373.51 = 395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.23x = 1,373.51 × 395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.23x = 543,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,786.34/916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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