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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.49, 1,374.13 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.49, 1,374.13 and 331.20 is: 496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.49 : 1,374.13 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.49/1,374.13 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.49x = 1,374.13 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.49x = 455,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,111.86/916.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.58

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