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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.71, 1,375.20 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.71, 1,375.20 and 339.54 is: 509.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.71 : 1,375.20 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.71/1,375.20 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.71x = 1,375.20 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.71x = 466,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,935.41/916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.36

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