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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.25, 1,374.99 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.25, 1,374.99 and 339.13 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.25 : 1,374.99 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.25/1,374.99 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.25x = 1,374.99 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.25x = 466,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,300.36/916.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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