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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.41, 1,374.92 and 396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.41, 1,374.92 and 396.55 is: 594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.41 : 1,374.92 = 396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.41/1,374.92 = 396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.41x = 1,374.92 × 396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.41x = 545,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,220.25/916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.95

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