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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,375.26 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,375.26 and 339.76 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,375.26 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,375.26 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,375.26 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 467,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,258.34/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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