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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.65, 1,373.99 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.65, 1,373.99 and 339.48 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.65 : 1,373.99 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.65/1,373.99 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.65x = 1,373.99 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.65x = 466,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,440.43/916.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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