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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.89, 1,375.19 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.89, 1,375.19 and 339.63 is: 509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.89 : 1,375.19 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.89/1,375.19 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.89x = 1,375.19 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.89x = 467,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,055.78/916.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.39

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