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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,375.29 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,375.29 and 339.66 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,375.29 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,375.29 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,375.29 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 467,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,131.00/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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