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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.45, 1,375.32 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.45, 1,375.32 and 339.81 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.45 : 1,375.32 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.45/1,375.32 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.45x = 1,375.32 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.45x = 467,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,347.49/916.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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