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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,375.08 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,375.08 and 331.65 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,375.08 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,375.08 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,375.08 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 456,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,045.28/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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