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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,374.51 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,374.51 and 300.03 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,374.51 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,374.51 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,374.51 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 412,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,394.24/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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