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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.58, 1,374.94 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.58, 1,374.94 and 331.93 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.58 : 1,374.94 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.58/1,374.94 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.58x = 1,374.94 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.58x = 456,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,376.96/916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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