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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.69, 1,374.89 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.69, 1,374.89 and 331.60 is: 497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.69 : 1,374.89 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.69/1,374.89 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.69x = 1,374.89 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.69x = 455,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,913.52/916.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.35

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