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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,374.84 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,374.84 and 331.35 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,374.84 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,374.84 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,374.84 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 455,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,553.23/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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