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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,374.39 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,374.39 and 396.32 is: 594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,374.39 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,374.39 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,374.39 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 544,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,704.08/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.37

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