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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.66, 1,375.01 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.66, 1,375.01 and 331.71 is: 497.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.66 : 1,375.01 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.66/1,375.01 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.66x = 1,375.01 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.66x = 456,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,104.57/916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.57

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