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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,375.00 and 331.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,375.00 and 331.42 is: 497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,375.00 = 331.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,375.00 = 331.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,375.00 × 331.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 455,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,697.88/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.25

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