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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.37, 1,375.10 and 339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.37, 1,375.10 and 339.65 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.37 : 1,375.10 = 339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.37/1,375.10 = 339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.37x = 1,375.10 × 339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.37x = 467,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,052.72/916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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