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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.23, 1,373.52 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.23, 1,373.52 and 331.09 is: 496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.23 : 1,373.52 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.23/1,373.52 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.23x = 1,373.52 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.23x = 454,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,758.74/916.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.34

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