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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.38, 1,374.59 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.38, 1,374.59 and 339.25 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.38 : 1,374.59 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.38/1,374.59 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.38x = 1,374.59 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.38x = 466,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,329.66/916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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