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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,373.86 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,373.86 and 339.04 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,373.86 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,373.86 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,373.86 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 465,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,793.49/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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