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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.28, 1,374.64 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.28, 1,374.64 and 339.16 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.28 : 1,374.64 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.28/1,374.64 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.28x = 1,374.64 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.28x = 466,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,222.90/916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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