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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,374.26 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,374.26 and 339.45 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,374.26 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,374.26 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,374.26 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 466,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,490.86/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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