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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.88, 1,375.38 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.88, 1,375.38 and 300.56 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.88 : 1,375.38 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.88/1,375.38 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.88x = 1,375.38 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.88x = 413,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,377.34/916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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