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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.54, 1,374.99 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.54, 1,374.99 and 339.46 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.54 : 1,374.99 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.54/1,374.99 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.54x = 1,374.99 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.54x = 466,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,745.53/916.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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