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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.41, 1,373.77 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.41, 1,373.77 and 338.88 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.41 : 1,373.77 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.41/1,373.77 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.41x = 1,373.77 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.41x = 465,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,543.18/916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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