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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,375.08 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,375.08 and 339.48 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,375.08 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,375.08 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,375.08 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 466,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,812.16/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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