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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.56, 1,375.38 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.56, 1,375.38 and 300.72 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.56 : 1,375.38 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.56/1,375.38 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.56x = 1,375.38 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.56x = 413,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,604.27/916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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