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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.76, 1,374.78 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.76, 1,374.78 and 339.50 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.76 : 1,374.78 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.76/1,374.78 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.76x = 1,374.78 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.76x = 466,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,737.81/916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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