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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.73, 1,374.27 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.73, 1,374.27 and 331.59 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.73 : 1,374.27 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.73/1,374.27 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.73x = 1,374.27 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.73x = 455,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,694.19/916.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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