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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.83, 1,375.31 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.83, 1,375.31 and 332.18 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.83 : 1,375.31 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.83/1,375.31 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.83x = 1,375.31 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.83x = 456,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,844.43/916.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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