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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,375.71 and 332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,375.71 and 332.01 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,375.71 = 332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,375.71 = 332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,375.71 × 332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 456,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,749.48/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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