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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.32, 1,374.66 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.32, 1,374.66 and 339.24 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.32 : 1,374.66 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.32/1,374.66 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.32x = 1,374.66 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.32x = 466,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,339.66/916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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