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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.74, 1,375.65 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.74, 1,375.65 and 340.02 is: 510.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.74 : 1,375.65 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.74/1,375.65 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.74x = 1,375.65 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.74x = 467,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,748.51/916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.23

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