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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,375.47 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,375.47 and 332.07 is: 498.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,375.47 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,375.47 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,375.47 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 456,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,752.32/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.14

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