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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,374.24 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,374.24 and 339.48 is: 508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,374.24 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,374.24 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,374.24 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 466,527.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,527.00/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.90

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