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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,374.57 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,374.57 and 300.09 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,374.57 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,374.57 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,374.57 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 412,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,493.21/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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