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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,373.55 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,373.55 and 331.12 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,373.55 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,373.55 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,373.55 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 454,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,808.22/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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